S.178

An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Sponsors: Sen. Nader Hashim,

Location: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Last Recorded Action: 1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Introduction

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Testimony

Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:30 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Friday, January 9, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:30 AM

S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Witness Testimony

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

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S.178 - An act relating to speedy trial procedures in criminal cases

Jordan Souder, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont